281 WEST 118 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10026

Built 19105 floors9 unitsBBL 1019240104

Current rent range

$1,845 – $3,875 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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281 WEST 118 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10026

281 WEST 118 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10026 is a 9-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations116last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units9DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,170/mo

1 BR

$2,270/mo

2 BR

$2,510/mo

3 BR

$3,130/mo

4 BR

$3,370/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,170

$1,845 – $2,496

1 Bed

$2,270

$1,930 – $2,611

2 Bed

$2,510

$2,134 – $2,887

3 Bed

$3,400

$3,400

4 Bed

$3,370

$2,865 – $3,875

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,589

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

174 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3400

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

116 total

Paint/Plaster
26
Water Leak
15
Heat/Hot Water
14
Pest Infestation
13
Door/Lock
9

311Top Complaints

0 total

PLUMBING
84
HEAT/HOT WATER
70
UNSANITARY CONDITION
41
Rodent
20
Noise - Residential
18

DOBTop Filings

5 total

DOB Violations
5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(7 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTFeb 5, 2026
§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 6, 2025
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 6, 2025
§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 6, 2025
§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 6, 2025
§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

OTHER

Good Cause
Rent Stabilized
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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.

Portfolio of 6 buildingsOWNER: MATTHEW ROONEYMail: 170 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY, 11797

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

2.8

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 6 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed9 units · 5 floors
nowMPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 6 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

281 WEST 118 STREET · Manhattan · 40.805° N, -73.954° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby5 min

7 schools nearby4 min

The neighborhood

Harlem

Central Harlem is experiencing a renaissance without losing its soul — Marcus Garvey Park anchors the community, brownstone blocks rival Park Slope's beauty, and restaurants like Red Rooster and Sylvia's draw visitors from across the city. The history here is palpable.

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38,265population$69kmedian income80%renters

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Harlem · 10026

Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

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Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Harlem· 0.74 mi Harlem· 0.9 mi East Harlem· 0.99 mi Upper West Side· 1.07 mi Harlem· 1.17 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

9 units · 5 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

10 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.

Portfolio includes 6 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMMay 1, 2026
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
311MEDIUMMar 28, 2026
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMMar 25, 2026
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMMar 24, 2026
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMMar 20, 2026
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026
Rodent — Rat Sighting

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,845 – $2,496
—Area: —
1 Bed
This building: $1,930 – $2,611
—Area: —
2 Bed
This building: $2,134 – $2,887
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $2,661 – $3,599
8% belowArea: $3,400
4+ Bed
This building: $2,865 – $3,875
—Area: —

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

HistoricCulturalRenaissanceBrownstonesCommunity Feel

Energy Score

—

Low EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI102.2 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions54.44 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 113 STM2
0.3 mi5 min
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 111 STM10
0.3 mi7 min
ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 112 STM2
0.3 mi7 min
CATHEDRAL PKWY/FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVDM4M3
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wadleigh Secondary School For The Performing & Visual ArtsSecondary
0.2 mi4 min
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary SchoolSecondary
0.2 mi4 min
Stem Institute Of ManhattanElementary
0.3 mi6 min
P.s. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet AcademyElementary
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Democracy Prep Harlem Charter High SchoolCharter
0.1 mi2 min
New York French-American Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi3 min
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem WestCharter
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Great Tomorrows Usa SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Cathedral SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10026

Violent188

Property733

Quality-of-life1,851

Total incidents2,372

PRECINCT

Top precinct#28

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors5

Total units9

Rent-stab units9

ClassC7

BBL1019240104

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281 WEST 118 STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

281 WEST 118 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

281 WEST 118 STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Harlem

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

281 WEST 118 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.

Location & daily life.

Harlem

History of the building.